Mu Anxiao did not know what kind of demon soul A Chu was, but from A Chu's incessant chatter along the way, she could hear that A Chu had genuine feelings for Song Xu. And A Chu also had extremely strong confidence in that affection.
She knew A Chu did not intentionally disbelieve her; this was simply the vigilance of a demon.
At the same time, waiting for her response, A Chu quickly asked, "Are you angry?"
"No, I'm just thinking," Mu Anxiao used this to change the subject.
A Chu looked puzzled, "You're thinking? What are you thinking about?" As she spoke, she casually glanced at the food box in Mu Anxiao's hand, but said nothing more.
"I was thinking," Mu Anxiao did not notice A Chu's gaze. Instead, she looked down at the food box herself and said, "The boss said to leave it outside, but I was thinking, won't someone steal this food? Won't some dog come and ruin it?"
"..." A Chu pondered Mu Anxiao's words and said, "You have a point. Leaving this food outside," she looked around, "does seem a bit unsafe."
"Then tell me, can I go in?" Mu Anxiao asked deliberately.
A Chu, taking her cue from Mu Anxiao, thought for a moment and said, "You probably can. Try it." As she spoke, she stepped back.
This time, A Chu's reaction was clearly seen by Mu Anxiao. "What are you doing?" she asked.
A Chu said lightly, "This is your task. If I follow you in and they see me, it won't be good."
"What's wrong with that? You're helping me. Besides, you and I are on the same boat. What are you afraid of? You..."
"I'll wait for you over there. You should go by yourself. If you lose this task because of me, it won't be worth it," A Chu interrupted, turning and walking a few steps away.
Mu Anxiao watched A Chu's retreating back, then thought of Ouyang Ye's cunning nature, and suddenly felt that A Chu's concern was correct. She then gave up the idea of having A Chu follow her. Carrying the food box, she took two steps forward, and black light emerged from under her feet. She looked down at the black light, was startled, and quickly withdrew her foot.
Just then, a woman in a wheat-colored outfit appeared on the other side of the half-cut gate. "Who are you?" she asked.
Not far away, A Chu hid the moment the woman in wheat clothes appeared.
Mu Anxiao heard the woman in wheat clothes and looked up, saying, "I am the boss... No, Ouyang Ye sent me to deliver the food." As she spoke, she raised the food box with difficulty.
"Did Master not give you instructions?" the woman in wheat clothes said coldly.
Mu Anxiao was confused. "Instructions," she repeated, then realized, "Oh, yes, instructions. He said to leave this food box outside."
"If he told you to leave it outside, why were you moving around?" the woman in wheat clothes asked.
Mu Anxiao looked at the woman in wheat clothes' unfriendly expression, then looked down at the food box she had carried all the way. A burst of impulse hit her, and she said, "I was afraid that if I left it outside, no one would know, and it would be ruined by stray dogs. Anyway," she said seriously, "that's why I was moving around." After saying that, she bent down and placed the food box down.
The woman in wheat clothes never expected Mu Anxiao to get angry. Looking at her, she was stunned and said, "I didn't say anything, did I? Do you have to be like this?"
Hearing this, Mu Anxiao let out a light snort and straightened up, saying, "You didn't say anything, because you've shown all your unpleasant attitude on your face and in your tone." As she spoke, she saw the woman in wheat clothes' expression turn unfriendly.
Seeing Mu Anxiao like this, the woman in wheat clothes was stunned and asked, "What's your name?"
"What's your name?" Mu Anxiao deliberately retorted.
The woman in wheat clothes smiled upon hearing Mu Anxiao's words. "Why are you asking my name?"
"It's nothing, I just wanted to..." Mu Anxiao deliberately paused for effect, gave the woman in wheat clothes a cold laugh, and continued, "I just want to know your name so I can report you."
"You..."
"You know, my greatest strength is holding grudges, and I particularly dislike people who inexplicably give me a cold shoulder... demons. If you tell me your name now, I can report you with peace of mind. As for my name," Mu Anxiao said with a cold face, "after you tell me yours, I'll tell you mine." She intentionally tried to threaten the woman in wheat clothes.
The woman in wheat clothes laughed.
Seeing this, Mu Anxiao frowned. "No, what are you laughing at? Is what I'm saying that funny?"
"It is quite funny," the woman in wheat clothes said, staring directly into Mu Anxiao's eyes. "Remember, my name is Mai. Go ahead and report me. Let's see if Master deals with you first or me first."
"Your name is Mai?" Mu Anxiao only heard the woman in wheat clothes' introduction, instinctively ignoring everything else.
"Are you listening to me?" the woman in wheat clothes retorted.
Mu Anxiao blinked and said, "I heard your introduction. You said your name is Mai. Is that true?" As she asked, she showed a skeptical expression.
The woman in wheat clothes put on a stern face. "This is my name. Alright," she said magnanimously, "you can tell me your name now."
"My name is Cao Gen," Mu Anxiao said casually.
The woman in wheat clothes narrowed her eyes. "Are you playing with me?"
"How am I playing with you?" Mu Anxiao was confused.
"My name is Mai, and you, instead of believing me, give yourself the name Cao Gen. Are you deliberately trying to anger me?" the woman in wheat clothes became angry.
In Mu Anxiao's opinion, the name Cao Gen she gave herself was very classy, very good. Who knew that these people always managed to twist the meaning of her name? At this moment, she began to doubt if there was something wrong with her pronunciation, or if there was something wrong with their ears.
Thinking this, she fell into silence.
"Why aren't you speaking anymore?" the woman in wheat clothes asked.
Mu Anxiao suppressed her disdain for the woman in wheat clothes and said, "I don't have time to joke with you." She said, her face serious, "My surname is Cao, and my given name is Gen. If you were to describe someone playing a trick, I'd say you're the one playing tricks on me. Who would be called Mai? What a joke."
"Cao Gen." The woman in wheat clothes was embarrassed, then thought for a moment and said, "My name is indeed Mai. I lost my surname long ago."
"Really."
"Really." Mai nodded, then opened the half-cut gate. "You'll be delivering food from now on, won't you?" After saying that, she stepped forward, bent over, and easily lifted the food box.
"Mm." Mu Anxiao nodded, then peeked inside and saw a little girl. Then she thought and looked at Mai, asking, "Is there someone in here?"
"Don't ask too many questions. Let's go," Mai said. She walked in with the food box, closed the half-cut gate, and warned, "Don't say you saw me when you go back, or Master will be angry." After saying that, she turned and left.
Mu Anxiao watched Mai's retreating back, thinking, 'Could it be that they are all confined here?'
As she thought this, she turned around, and a familiar voice reached her ears. "Quick, come in. Don't linger here."
Hearing the voice, she muttered, "The coachman." Then she quickly turned to look, but Mai had disappeared, leaving nothing behind.